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Everforest Dark for Kitty

Everforest Dark for Kitty: #2d353b background, 7.4:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.

Source: sainnhe · Updated 2026-11-03 · MIT · Upstream

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Contrast

WCAG · vs #2d353b

Color	Hex	Ratio	Level
Foreground	#d3c6aa	7.38:1	AAA
Cursor	#d3c6aa	7.38:1	AAA
Selection	#859289	3.84:1	AA large
black	#343f44	1.15:1	—
red	#e67e80	4.55:1	AA
green	#a7c080	6.23:1	AA
yellow	#dbbc7f	6.84:1	AA
blue	#7fbbb3	5.74:1	AA
magenta	#d699b6	5.40:1	AA
cyan	#83c092	5.89:1	AA
white	#d3c6aa	7.38:1	AAA
brightBlack	#859289	3.84:1	AA large
brightRed	#e67e80	4.55:1	AA
brightGreen	#a7c080	6.23:1	AA
brightYellow	#dbbc7f	6.84:1	AA
brightBlue	#7fbbb3	5.74:1	AA
brightMagenta	#d699b6	5.40:1	AA
brightCyan	#83c092	5.89:1	AA
brightWhite	#d3c6aa	7.38:1	AAA

Install for Kitty

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Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
Reload the Kitty configuration.

One-line installeverforest-dark.conf

mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/everforest-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include everforest-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'everforest-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

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Full configuration

background #2d353b
foreground #d3c6aa
cursor #d3c6aa
cursor_text_color #2d353b
selection_background #859289
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #343f44
color1 #e67e80
color2 #a7c080
color3 #dbbc7f
color4 #7fbbb3
color5 #d699b6
color6 #83c092
color7 #d3c6aa
color8 #859289
color9 #e67e80
color10 #a7c080
color11 #dbbc7f
color12 #7fbbb3
color13 #d699b6
color14 #83c092
color15 #d3c6aa

Downloadeverforest-dark.conf

Let an agent install it

Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Kitty install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.

Help me install the Everforest Dark theme for Kitty on this machine.

Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/everforest/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-dark.conf

Follow these steps:
1. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
2. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
3. Reload the Kitty configuration.

One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/everforest-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/everforest-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include everforest-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'everforest-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.

Inspect and back up my existing configuration first. Change only what this theme needs; do not overwrite unrelated settings. Ask before changing my default theme. After installing, verify the file exists and tell me which files changed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Everforest Dark theme go in Kitty?

Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.

How do I install Everforest Dark in Kitty?

Download the Everforest Dark configuration file from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Kitty location above. Reload the Kitty configuration.

Does Everforest Dark keep its colors in Kitty?

Yes. It uses #2d353b for the background, #d3c6aa for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 7.4:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.

Can I use Everforest Dark in another terminal?

Yes. The same palette exports to Herdr App, Ghostty, Alacritty, Kitty, iTerm2, and Windows Terminal; only the install path and file format change.

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